What is silversmithing used for?

A silversmith is a metalworker who crafts objects from silver or other precious metals. Typically, a silversmith will aim to create larger scale work for functional and/or decorative purposes for example tableware, flatware, ecclesiastical pieces or functional vessels.

What qualifications do I need to become a jewelry?

There are no fixed entry routes to become a jewellery designer – your skills and experience can often be more important than qualifications. However, most jewellery designers have a foundation degree, HND or degree. Relevant subjects include: jewellery design.

How can I become silversmith?

Steps to Become a Silversmith

1. Step 1: Earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.
2. Step 2: Earn a Master of Fine Arts.
3. Step 3: Complete a Graduate Portfolio.
4. Step 4: Find a Job.
5. Step 5: Continue Training and Education for Career Advancement.

What do you need to know about silversmithing?

Silversmithing hammers are available with just about any texture you can imagine, to create any effect you desire. Practice the hammering, texturing, and other metal-forming aspects of silversmithing on less expensive metals such as copper and then move onto silver when you’re familiar with what effect each hammer creates.

What kind of rings do metalsmiths use?

Additional options: bracelet (round and oval), ring (square, soft square, triangle) Additional options: Tri-Pod, ceramic ring mandrel, cool guard, yellow ochre

What can you do with a jewellery apprenticeship?

Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades Apprenticeships provide learners with the skills in specialist areas of expertise while gaining knowledge of the wider jewellery sector. Areas include jewellery manufacturing, producing CAD-CAM designs, engraving surfaces and setting gemstones.